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United Futbol Academy

South Georgia

Recreational Program

The goal of the program is to improve the quality of recreational soccer in Lowndes County and to provide opportunities for more children to participate. The Recreation Program is the starting place for any young soccer player. Our Recreational Program currently consists of players from the age of 3 through the age of 14. Please take note that there is no skill level requirement at any age, I.E. we will have children of all levels participating on each team in our program.

United Futbol Academy supports US Youth Soccer’s teaching philosophy with respect to small-sided soccer. This philosophy allows the game to be the teacher by maximizing each player’s touches on the ball and encourages all the players to develop their skills in all positions.

We have developed a system that provides both a fun and productive environment for players at all levels. Although our focus is predominantly on the enjoyment of playing the game, we would also like to utilize our time effectively with the children by teaching them as much as possible about the game and the skills needed to excel in soccer.

UFA South Georgia recreation offers two seasons of play. The Fall season runs from September to November and the Spring season runs from March to May. We offer online registration before each season begins. Each season consists of up to 8 games.

What happens if we have another suspension or cancellation? For our recreational members, we will offer a prorated refund. Amounts would differ depending upon the time of the season, how many weeks we were able to finish, etc.

U4* Coed Mini League

The Mini League is a FUN introductory program designed for three year old boys and girls. This is a success-based program designed to develop a player’s confidence and a life-long love of the game of soccer. The Mini League program is run as a parent/child clinic format. We will have a Professional Trainer assisted by the parent/s of each player. We will work on soccer skills each week through a variety of games and activities. There are no set teams.

Highlights:

No set teams
Parents serve as assistant trainers
Registration for the fall season opens in May, and registration for the spring season opens in December.
Participation Fee: $95 per season. This fee includes Georgia Soccer registration and insurance, uniform jersey per season, referee fees, Professional coaching oversight, league administration, 8 week game schedule.
UFA has a no refund policy.

*Please note, to participate in the U4 Mini League Program, your child must be 3 years of age.

U6 - U14 Recreational League

Each U6-U14 team requires a volunteer parent coach, however we provide a professional trainer who works with each age group during the season. Although our focus is predominantly on the enjoyment of playing the game, we would also like to utilize our time effectively with the children by teaching them as much as possible about the game and the skills needed to excel in the sport.

Highlights:

Youth ages 4-14
Seasons offered - fall and spring
NO tryouts and NO skill level requirements!
All teams are coed.
Practices take place during the week; Games are played on weekends only.
Registration for the fall season opens in May, and registration for the spring season opens in November.
Participation Fee: $95 per season. This fee includes Georgia Soccer registration and insurance, uniform jersey per season, referee fees, Professional coaching oversight, league administration, 8 week game schedule.
UFA has a no refund policy.

Questions… Contact Michael Petrella, South Georgia Recreational Director, at michael@unitedfa.org.